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Houston Brokerage Firms Make The Pieces Fit

June 09, 16

Our economy in Houston could be defined as the transfer of value from one to another. In the business of commercial real estate, the seller or landlord of the property is on one side, the buyer or tenant is on the other side, and Houston brokerage firms are in the middle.

The brokerage firm plays the role of mediator for this transfer of value. Often seen as the entity which brings together both sides of the equation, allowing the transaction. In fact, it could be said that if, for example, the buyer and the seller never learn of each other, that the entire financial exchange could never occur. This exemplifies that without these two pieces perfectly matched by the brokerage firm, there is no economic growth in the commercial real estate market.

That is a very powerful thought because it highlights just how important the brokerage firm's work is. Furthermore it highlights that a successful completion of the transaction depends on how hard the brokerage firm is willing to work.

Whether you own property that has specific attributes or you are looking for property that can fill specific needs, you want a Houston brokerage firm that can bring together the two pieces of the puzzle for a perfect fit.

Here are a few attributes of an excellent Houston brokerage firm:

• Knowledge - Is the detailed knowledge of available properties current? Is there a real-time updated list of available buyers or tenants and are their needs specifically known?

• Experience - Is there a track record of successful real estate transactions, both small and large?

• Networking - Does the brokerage firm have good working relationships with other brokerage firms, and all other parties involved with commercial real estate? Is there a wide area of networking both in geographical terms and in property terms?

• Competence - If a match presents itself, can the brokerage firm find the perfect fit if it is in front them? Believe it or not, the answers are often right in front of us, but it takes competence to see them.